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Immune thrombocytopenias. Hosp Pract (Off Ed) 1983 Nov;18(11):187-90, 194-5, 198-9 passim

Date

11/01/1983

Pubmed ID

6414933

DOI

10.1080/21548331.1983.11702692

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0020912447 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)

Abstract

The common denominator of this group of disorders is bleeding due to antibody-mediated platelet destruction. The variations in clinical manifestation--ranging from mild to fatal--reflect the diverse origins of the troublesome antibodies: transplacental, exogenous, and autogenous. Treatment--if necessary--may involve steroids, exchange transfusion, apheresis, or splenectomy.

Author List

Aster RH

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Antibody Specificity
Antigen-Antibody Reactions
Autoantibodies
Autoimmune Diseases
Blood Platelets
Female
HLA Antigens
Humans
Immune System Diseases
Infant, Newborn
Isoantigens
Platelet Transfusion
Purpura, Thrombocytopenic
Thrombocytopenia
Transfusion Reaction